Anya Hoffman
Deputy Editor Emeritus
Anya Hoffman was an editor at Epicurious from 2016 to 2019. Her work has been published by Lucky Peach, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Fast Company, New York, and Edible Queens, among others. Anya edited James Beard’s All-American Eats (Rizzoli, 2016), which won a 2017 IACP award, and she has an M.A. in Food Studies from New York University. Her two daughters will usually, but not always, eat what she makes for dinner.
Expert Advice
9 Groceries to Buy Every Week if You Have Kids
Besides that lifetime supply of instant mac and cheese, of course.
Expert Advice
The 15 Best Foods (Yes, Foods) at Cost Plus World Market
Forget about the scented candles and head straight to the amazing international foods section of this eclectic chain.
Ingredients
I Love Cottage Cheese (and I'm Not 86 Years Old)
There's no shame in being obsessed with this grandma food.
Expert Advice
10 Real-Life Commandments for Cooking for Kids
It's hard to put a healthy, delicious meal that everybody likes on the table. How do we do it? By always, always (uh, sometimes) following these guiding principles.
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The Kid-Friendly Recipe That Makes Weekday Meals a Breeze
Freeze a batch of these meaty little patties over the weekend and the whole family can eat them for lunches and dinners all week long.
Recipes & Menus
All the Foods in "Be Our Guest" From "Beauty & the Beast"
It's a tale as old as time: girl is trapped in castle by terrifying monster and enjoys lavish feast served by anthropomorphized waitstaff. Here's how to recreate the meal.
Recipes & Menus
5 One-Pot Dinners to Get You Through the Week
When it comes to weeknight cooking, we're all about keeping it simple—and minimizing cleanup.
Recipes & Menus
5 Comfort Food Dishes You Need Right Now
It's a cold and dreary month. Time for some meals that will warm your soul.
Expert Advice
The British Christmas Tradition I Can't Do Without
You don't have to be British to enjoy this old-fashioned holiday dish.
Recipes & Menus
5 Dinner Bowls to Get You Through the Week
Forget about cooking three to four different things every night. Instead, focus on making one nourishing, satisfying dish that can be customized to each family member's preferences.
Expert Advice
This Epic Makeover Takes a Freezer From Chaos to Marie Kondo
You shouldn't have to fear for your safety every time you open your freezer. Here's how to give it a makeover.
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The 5 Ingredients You Should Always Bring to a Vacation Rental
Because no one wants to cook with that grimy bottle of olive oil someone left in the kitchen cabinet five years ago.
Recipes & Menus
Five No-Cook Weeknight Dinners and Desserts
If you can't stand the heat, go ahead and stay in the kitchen—just don't turn on the stove.
Recipes & Menus
Our 7 Best Egg Sandwiches
Salty, cheesy, filling, and oh-so-comforting: egg sandwiches are the college-era equivalent of Proust's madeleines. Here are our 7 favorites.
Expert Advice
The Two-Second Trick for Avoiding Bitter Cucumbers
This will change your salads forever.
Expert Advice
How to Make Canned Beans Taste Like They Were Cooked From Scratch
A simple technique for totally transforming canned beans.
Ingredients
16 Ways to Cook With Cherry Tomatoes
Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes are the essence of summer. They deserve better than a supporting role.
Expert Advice
Our Editor's Secret to 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs
Five shortcuts that'll slash the cooking time of one of your family's favorite meals.